Olivier Giroud confirms Arsenal transfer might happen

France international Olivier Giroud has hinted that he could pursue a fresh challenge away from Arsenal during this summer’s transfer window, as per Daily Mail.

The 30-year-old striker has been strongly tipped to leave the Emirates after the Gunners landed the services of Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon in a club-record £52.7 m deal.

Giroud has emerged as a probable target for Premier League club Everton in recent weeks, and the Frenchman admits that he could consider a potential switch elsewhere on his return to north London.

“It (leaving) is an option to be honest with you,” Giroud said while speaking on the club’s pre-season tour. “I’m here in pre-season, I wanted to travel. Some people asked me if I am going to travel or not and of course, I am Arsenal player and for the moment I am here so I just want to prepare well for the season and we will see later.”

Giroud who earns £100,000-a-week on his current contract came on as a second-half substitute during the Gunners’ 2-0 friendly victory over Sydney FC on Thursday, but it was Lacazette who caught the eye after he bagged his first-ever goal for the Gunners from close range.

The former Montpellier man was largely used as a ‘Super Sub’ during the course of the 2016/17 season, but he still managed to notch 12 goals with just 11 league starts.

Giroud’s current contract lasts until the summer of 2020, and this probably puts the Gunners in a comfortable position to hold onto his services, should Arsene Wenger decide to do so this summer.

Everton are said to be planning a bid of around £20m for the Frenchman, but they have yet to lodge a formal approach of any kind to sign the striker, who has bagged 98 goals across all competitions with Arsenal.

Do you want your Arsenal opinion to be heard? We are looking for Writers who can passionately represent their views.

He is a Gooner who also brings a wealth of knowledge from European soccer and when he’s not busy writing about football, he’s probably busy talking about football! His Favourite player is Thierry Henry and is hopeful the glory days will soon be returning to the Emirates.

POPULAR

PARTNERS

Bread And Butter Football Network

Arsenal Fever has been established in 2014 to build a bigger community of Gunners all around the world.We will keep you updated with the Latest Arsenal News, Transfer Rumours, Opinions, Match Day updates and much more.For further information regarding the site, advertising rates or anything else, please contact us.